Saturday, March 17, 2012

Where are you?

Again I found this idea on pinterest and thought it would be cool to do with your kids. I think this might be better suited for older kids (5-8yo) would be my best age guess.
Its called "me on the map"
The largest section is Our Solar System because that is the biggest and it goes down to the smallest section which is your home (or the child's room)
1. Solar System- on this page the child would draw the planets (preferably in order, a parent or adult could help with this)
2. Our Planet- The child would draw a large picture of earth and label it.
3. Our Continent- It suggested to use a printed map of North America... again have your child write North America on their own
4. Our Country- It suggested to use a printed map of the United States... again have your child write North America on their own
5. Our State- This will vary but it would be best if you use one with the states symbols
6. Our City- Children can draw various things that remind them of where they live.
7. Our Street-  Children can draw various things that remind them of their neighborhood.
8. Our Home- Children can draw a picture of their home and practice writing their address.
9. Cover- Me on the Map- Children can draw a self portrait or a picture of their bedroom.
10. To expand this you can have kids add something on the back of each page, maybe a fact about a planet or something fun they have done in their city. Or even a trip they may have taken out of their state. This can be dictated by an adult or older children can write it themselves.

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